ELT365 · Day 183 — Fluency vs. Accuracy

Idea — Fluency means communicating smoothly without excessive pausing or breakdown. Accuracy means using correct forms. Neither is superior — different tasks prioritise one.

Example — A role-play values fluency: finishing the task matters. A grammar drill values accuracy: the form is the point. Mixing criteria in feedback confuses learners.

Try — Observe a learner speaking for 60 seconds. Record only errors for 30 seconds, then only hesitations. Discuss what each list reveals.

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